Uploaded January 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Every Friday, we host a "Lightning Round" review, where we try eight new products in one video. This week, we'll look at:
-Planters Cheez Balls – White Cheddar ($2.19 at Wegmans)
-Pringles – Cheeseburger ($1.50 at Country Mart)
-Snack Pack Gelatin – Grape Fanta ($2.49 at Hy-Vee)
-Snack Pack Gelatin – Orange Fanta ($2.49 at Hy-Vee)
-Herr’s Hot Cocoa & Marshmallow Snack Balls ($1.99 at Food Country USA)
-Herr’s Peppermint Puffs Snack Balls ($1.99 at Food Country USA)
-Herr’s S’mores Snack Balls ($2.49 at Sparkle)
-Crunch ‘n Munch Cookies & Cream Popcorn Clusters ($3.99 at Strack & Van Til)

Each of these will be ranked in a "Capsule Countdown" for taste and along the way, every concept gets assigned its own "Gimmick Grade" in rapid-fire fashion. Plus, make sure you stay tuned till the end of the video for a glimpse of a classic product from the CTC archives!

Check out our archives to see over 800 classic commercials, rare full-length VHS tapes and of course, detailed food/drink reviews of over 1,000 new products from grocery stores and fast food chains. Subscribe because videos are still being added all the time!